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As Madden players develop their offensive skills, many find the need to better attack with deep routes in the passing. There are many methods to maximize the effectiveness of the deep ball including running on early downs to bring the safeties closer to the line of scrimmage, but eventually every player need to find ways to execute the deep ball on whatever occasions them to throw it. This tip, originally submitted by MaddenBowl62, illustrates a key principle of getting the most out long passes whether the bomb is your primary threat or whether it's setup by the run.

Deep passes are an effective weapon to stretch defensive coverages. While it helps to have speedy receivers that can outrun coverage and a quarterback with a cannon arm to deliver the ball down the field, almost every quarterback/receiver combination can make the deep ball an offensive threat with a few some basic mechanics adjustments.

The first step is to time the route and throw so the receiver has the best chance of beating the defender to the ball. On streaks to the outside, the ball is best timed when thrown after the quarterback has taken a 7-step drop and steps up into the pocket before releasing the ball. When throwing, be sure to tap the ball while pressing UP on the left stick to chuck the ball the pass as far down field as the quarterback can throw it.